Doctor insights on:
Can A Tampon Get Lost Inside

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What type?:
When you first start using tampons you may find it easier to insert a “slim” tampon with a smooth plastic applicator that has a rounded tip. Recommend that you avoid super tampons with cardboard applicators when you first start.
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See a gynecologist:
Sounds like it might be time for you to see a gynecologist! If you are having difficulties inserting a tampon it may mean that your vagina is smaller than normal or there's something structurally different about your vagina that might warrant examination by a gynecologist. Sometimes you can have a septum which is a bridge of tissue in the way. Good luck.
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Tampon Use.:
Healthtap Doctors are asked not to endorse specific brands or product lines. When you first start using tampons you may find it easier to insert a “slim” tampon with a smooth plastic applicator that has a rounded tip. Recommend that you avoid super tampons with cardboard applicators when you first start. There are may u tube videos that provide instruction on proper tampon insertion. Change tampon
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Monday fine:
Yes it's fine to wait until tomorrow. This isn't an emergency as long as there is no fever and you feel well otherwise. If the tampon has been there less than 1 week, the chance of complications is extremely low.
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This :
This type of thing can happen.
First, wash your hands well with soap and water. Clean under your fingernails as well.
Second, make sure you donâ€™t have long nails.
Third, you can sit on the toilet and gently bear down, just like you would if your were about to have a bowel movement. This pressure can help to push the tampon down
fourth, gently place your finger in your vagina to feel for the tampon. You can bear down while you are doing this. Sweep you finger gently through the vagina. If you feel the tampon or the string for the tampon, you can insert a second finger, grasp and gently pull down.
If you develop fever, pain, a discharge with odor you should not put off getting medical care. If you can not remove it, you should see your gynecologist, so that the tampon can be removed.
As you are reading this, remind yourself to inhale deeply, exhale deeply and relax.
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Pelvic floor muscles:
You are probably tightening your pelvic floor muscles when you are trying to remove the tampon. You can tell when you are tightening those muscles if you can stop urinating mid-stream. Try emptying your bladder fully and relax as much as you can before removing the tampon. At first tampon use can be tricky, keep trying, you'll get the hang of it.
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From bacterial toxin:
Toxic shock is a rare complication associated with tampon use, but also with other conditions like surgical wounds. Only about half of toxic shock cases are from tampons. It is caused by a toxin produced by specific types of bacteria-- staph or strep. Prevention is helped by attention to not leaving a tampon in too long and not using super absorbent tampons.
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Bacteria:
When a tampon is left too long, bacteria, usually staph or strep can grow in the vagina. They'll make their way into the fallopian tubes and grow rapidly in the pelvis. Change tampons frequently and keep track of what's in there.
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Yes:
Toxic Shock Syndrome from Tampon use is rare. It is most commonly caused by Staph or Strep bacteria and the risk is increased when tampons are not changed frequently. Even thought the risk of getting tss from one use of a tampon, the risk isn't zero. If you had really bad luck you could get it. Best wishes!
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See below:
If you cannot remove the tampon with your fingers (you might have to pull with a moderate amount of force) then go in to your doctor and they would be happy to remove it for you!
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